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The Science of Attraction: What Behavioral & Evolutionary Psychology Can Teach Us About Flirting, Dating, and Mating

The Science of Attraction: What Behavioral & Evolutionary Psychology Can Teach Us About Flirting, Dating, and Mating

byPatrick King
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Fredric C. Hartman, Ph.D.
5.0 out of 5 starsFull of research and specific, practical ideas—very well-written book
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2021
Patrick King’s book is so wonderful for many reasons. The topic itself has a powerfully enchanting effect on those interested; it is full of solid research; it aims at the practical application of the research in real life; and it is very well-written in an informal tone with much enthusiasm. This is a book for single people throughout the lifespan from adolescence all the way up. The book has a nice depth to it. It is not just a handbook for the sport of seduction. Rather it’s objective is toward a deeper bonding and soulful mating experience. Excellent read.
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Angela
1.0 out of 5 starsnot a scientist and not well versed in evolutionary psychology
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2021
the author is so ill-versed in evolutionary psychology that he describes body figure as body language. Then he cherry picks some studies that are not comprehensive. i suggest you read books by some real evolutionary psychologists like David Buss, Robert Wright (not a scientist but somehow manages to write about evolutionary psychology in the Moral Animal better than most professional scientists, Geoffrey Miller, etc.
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Raul Lagura
4.0 out of 5 stars insightful views on attraction
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2022
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I enjoyed the writer’s perspective on the biological, emotional, and mental aspect of attraction. Gives a riveting explanation on how men are wired to view sexual attraction as an immediate reward as suppose to women’s need for comfort and connectivity in order to truly feel sexually aroused. This book is a great read to understand how we can fulfill our physical and emotional by understanding what makes us truly attracted to one another.
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pmtaz
4.0 out of 5 stars Not groundbreaking, but a good read
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2022
This book does a good job of explaining how to use behavioral techniques to influence attraction. But, though the author cites research, he stops short of going into a great deal of detail as to why evolutionary psychologists and biologists believe certain things are the way they are, and why behavior can influence others feelings towards us.

Granted, the author isn't trying to be a Pinker or Trivers. He only wants to give the reader enough knowledge to understand the techniques offered in the book and apply them effectively.

If you're looking for an in depth explanation of evolutionary or behavioral psychology and how it influences us, this isn't the book you're looking for. This focus of this book is on how to do things to attract people using the principles of evolutionary psychology as a map and behavioral psychology as a compass.

And at that, it does a good job.

But a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing. So the reader should be somewhat wary.

To really apply the principles of psychology espoused in this book, one would need to study evolutionary and behavioral psychology more in depth. Otherwise, you might have the tools, but a map and compass aren't useful if you're not starting where you're supposed to.
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ssingh72
4.0 out of 5 stars interesting book
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2022
An interesting book -- topic-wise. Firstly I wasn't much sure what to expect from the book. But later on, I was hooked into the book -- an interesting read.
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Catherine Auman LMFT
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Summary of the Leading Ideas in the Field
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2021
This book is easy to follow and engaging and features helpful examples. It is basically for readers who are new to the subject. Anyone who's been around this field will not find anything new, or any original thought. It's the same ideas reorganized. The book provides concrete examples and tools.
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Chiron
4.0 out of 5 stars A great look at the human psyche
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2021
I'll start by saying that I am already a fan of Patrick King. His other books offer good insights on behavior and human interaction and this book continued that trend.
his neutral views on how the human brain works make you look at things like love from an objective standpoint, which makes for a very interesting read.
I would say it's good for someone looking to understand people more so they can find more success in dating.
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AJ McMullen
4.0 out of 5 stars Useful Info
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2021
Useful information to help my clients on The Dirty Trunk Podcast! And also, strangely, discovered a breakthrough in my own book with a couple in my sci-fi. You never know how information will hit you!
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